Transthyretin transports vitamin A (retinol) and a hormone called thyroxine throughout the body. To transport retinol and thyroxine, four transthyretin proteins must be attached (bound) to each other to form a four-protein unit (tetramer). Transthyretin is produced primarily in the liver.
All lab personnel handling sodium azide must wear a lab coat. With this, safety glasses or splash goggles. and a face shield must be worn, dependent on the procedure being performed. Two pairs of nitrile gloves.
This SOP presents guidelines and procedures for the safe use of sodium azide (CAS #26628-22-. 8). In addition to use of this SOP, persons working with sodium azide chemicals should be. thoroughly familiar with general guidelines for high hazard chemicals identified in the. High. Hazard Chemical Policy (EHS 200.09) and all other applicable LSUHSC chemical safety.